The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Emily Luisana: Homemade Diet Risks | Ep. 141

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emily Luisana, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and co-founder of Peak Veterinary Specialists, explains the realities behind homemade diets for pets. She discusses why precision matters, the biggest nutritional risks, and how healthy and ill pets require very different approaches. Dr. Luisana also covers owner motivations, micronutrient challenges, and long-term sustainability. Learn how clinical nutrition decisions are made in real practice. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

• Homemade diet challenges
• Micronutrient precision
• Owner motivations
• Clinical nutrition decisions
• Diet flexibility strategies

Meet the guest:

Dr. Emily Luisana is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist with advanced training from North Carolina State University and extensive experience in small animal clinical nutrition. She has worked in general practice, specialty hospitals, and industry consulting, and is now co-founder of Peak Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Luisana focuses on evidence-based pet nutrition for healthy and medically complex animals. 

Learn from Dr. Emily Luisana on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show. Listen on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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